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Mulberry Has Died On Top

Question From:  Sara in  Tumut,  Tumut NSW   Nature of problem:  Plant is dead on top, but new growth is starting from the bottom of the plant, can I cut of stem above new growth and how far above.   Type of Plant (if known):  Mulberry tree   Symptoms of Plant Illness...

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Fruit Orchard On Old Driveway

Question From:  Natalie in  Montrose,  Melbourne VIC   Nature of problem:  Wanting to plant a fruit orchard on an old driveway   Type of Plant (if known):  Various Fruit Trees   Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):  –  ...

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Weeping Cherries Not Flowering

Question From:  Paula in  Old noarlunga,  Adelaide SA   Nature of problem:  I have two weeping cherries that I planted in June July, they are not showing any signs of sprouting yet is that ok   Type of Plant (if known):  Weeping cherry   Symptoms of Plant Illness...

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Camellia Didn’t Flower This Year

Question From:  Pamela Forehan in  Kings Park,  melbourne VIC   Nature of problem:  sasanqua camellia didn’t flower at all this year. even though it was covered in flowers when purchased the year before.   Type of Plant (if known):  sasanqua camellia...

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Safe To Grow Vegetables In Vertical Converted Pallets

Question From:  Alison Cowan in  Chermside West,  Brisbane QLD   Nature of problem:  Is it safe to grow vegetables in pallets converted to vertical gardens that have been painted using an enamel spray paint? I am concerned if chemicals will leach from the paint into...

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Are Lady Di Vine Roots Invasive

Question From:  Linda in  rangeville,  Toowoomba QLD   Nature of problem:  Is the root system of Lady Di vine invasive ? I have 3 growing on a retaining wall & am finding big thick roots in my lawn, which is below the wall. I am concerned that the root system will...

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Floribuna Violacea and Honbeni, Rosea Won’t Flower

Question From:  Annie in  Keysborough, ,  Melboune VIC   Nature of problem:  My 2 10-year old Wisterias : Floribuna Violacea and Honbeni, Rosea won’t flower. 2 others nearby Floribunda Alba and Wis..Sinensis do Flower. Why ?   Type of Plant (if known):  Wisteria...

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New Puppy For Small Kids

Question From:  Cassie in  Scarborough,  Perth WA   Nature of problem:  Looking for a new pup for my family I have two kids under the age of eight our last dog was a heeler I love the heelers but would like a dog that is a little smaller but still a good guard dog...

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Best Vine To Cover Shed

Question From:  Adele in  Waikiki,  WA WA   Nature of problem:  Need to put up some sort of vine to cover shed, which is the best plant to use? They will be on large pots as near concrete and will somehow fix to shed. In Sunlight for most of the day.   Type of Plant...

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Sick Grapefruit Shedding Bark

Question From:  Sofia in  Cheltenham,  Cheltenham VIC   Nature of problem:  My trees-Orange and Grapfruit got sick: the branches are loosing the bark and become hollow inside. it had never happenned before   Type of Plant (if known):  Grapefruit tree and Orange tree  ...

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